Current Affairs

First country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis

Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. Nigers Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared that the country is free of onchocerciasis.

Scott Bessent

Wall Street investor Scott Bessent was confirmed as the next Treasury secretary by the Senate.

Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko has won the presidential election on 27 January 2025.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

According to the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, the Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 percent of global sector growth.

Indian-American Kush Desai as his deputy press secretary

US President Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American Kush Desai as his deputy press secretary

Madison Keys won the Australian Open final

American Madison Keys won the Australian Open final on 25 January 2025

Global Firepower Index 2025

India has ranked fourth in the Global Firepower Index 2025 with a score of 0.1184. The United States of America holds the first rank with a score of 0.0744 and continues its reign as the undisputed leader, maintaining its top position since 2005. Russia (0.0788 Score) and China (0.0788 Score) are in second and third positions respectively.

Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country

Nigeria officially became a partner state of the BRICS group. The announcement was made by Kimiebi Ebienfa, acting spokesperson for Nigerias ministry of foreign affairs.

Edelman Trust Barometer

India has fallen to third place in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 rankings, which ranks trust in government, businesses, media, and NGOs. China and Indonesia got first and second places respectively. In 2024 India ranked second.

Marco Rubio

Florida Senator Marco Rubio was sworn in as the next U.S. Secretary of State on 21 January 2025.

Takers, not Makers report

According to the Takers, not Makers report, Billionaire wealth has risen three times faster in 2024 than in 2023. Billionaire wealth across the globe surged by USD 2 trillion in 2024 to USD 15 trillion at a rate three times faster than the previous year (2023).

Donald Trump

Donald Trump (78) was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, taking the oath of office for his second term.

Cyber crime investigations

India and the US have inked an agreement to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations. The MoU was signed in Washington DC by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Acting US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristie Canegallo.

Nawaf Salam

Nawaf Salam was named as Lebanons new Prime Minister. Currently he is the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague.

Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan President

Gael Monfils

French Tennis player Gael Monfils became the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title with victory at the ASB Classic in Auckland on 11 January 2025

Hindu Heritage Month

The month of October was announced Hindu Heritage Month by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on 2025 January 8.

John Dramani Mahama

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghanas president at a ceremony in the capital Accra.

Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA)

India and the U.S. announced cooperation on co-production of U.S. sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy.

Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS

Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS as a full member, Brazils government announced on 7 January 2025

Third largest metro network

As of January 2025, Metro systems in India spanning over 1,000 km across 11 states and 23 cities. As a result, India now has the third-largest metro network in the world, following China and the United States.

Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on 6 January 2025.

Six Indian American lawmakers

Six Indian American lawmakers were sworn into the US House of Representatives, marking the highest number of Indian Americans in Congress to date.The six Indian American lawmakers who were sworn in to the 119th US Congress are Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Shri Thanedar, and Suhas Subramanyam.

Romania and Bulgaria

Romania and Bulgaria officially joined the EUs Schengen zone on 1 January 2025